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Riviere de Galets surfForecast / Mauritius / Mauritius
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 pm Wednesday 06 May 2026 +04Forecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Riviere de Galets surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Riviere de Galets sea temperature is
27.4° C
(Which is 1.3°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Riviere de Galets this week:
The surf forecast for Riviere de Galets over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 06) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 6s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Riviere de Galets in the next 16 days are 2.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 09) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 8s period and expected on Sunday (May 10) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (+04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Wed 6th May) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Wed 6th May) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Sat 9th May) | 8ft (2.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Riviere de Galets over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 23°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Sat afternoon, min 23°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wed 6 | Thursday 7 | Friday 8 | Saturday 9 | Sunday 10 | Monday 11 | Tuesday 12 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
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SW 12 | SSW 11 | SW 11 | SSW 13 | SW 14 | SW 13 | S 12 | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | ESE 8 | S 13 | SSW 14 | E 8 | SW 13 | SW 16 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | |
568 | 217 | 205 | 206 | 132 | 142 | 309 | 3237 | 2716 | 1977 | 1172 | 736 | 497 | 450 | 586 | 850 | 383 | 262 | 308 | 720 | 618 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
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High Tide | 2:32AM0.63m | 3:28PM0.48m | 3:09AM0.59m | 4:33PM0.45m | 4:05AM0.54m | 6:41PM0.46m | 5:56AM0.51m | 8:29PM0.52m | 8:01AM0.53m | 9:20PM0.60m | 9:16AM0.58m | 9:59PM0.67m | 10:10AM0.64m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:15PM0.27m | 9:18AM0.19m | 8:42PM0.31m | 10:08AM0.24m | 9:27PM0.36m | 11:36AM0.27m | 11:51PM0.40m | 1:31PM0.27m | 2:26AM0.37m | 2:44PM0.24m | 3:29AM0.29m | 3:35PM0.19m | 4:14AM0.21m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:31 |
 | 5:45 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:42 | — | 5:40 |
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Temp °C | 26 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 |
26 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 21 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SSW 11 | SW 11 | SSW 13 | S 10 | SSW 12 | S 12 | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | ESE 8 | S 12 | S 13 | SSW 14 | S 12 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 |
 kJ | 568 | 206 | 205 | 206 | 102 | 115 | 309 | 3237 | 2716 | 1977 | 1172 | 736 | 291 | 220 | 586 | 850 | 285 | 245 | 295 | 314 | 248 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | SW 11 | S 10 | S 10 | SSW 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 20 | ENE 8 | S 12 | S 14 | SSW 15 | SSE 12 | SSW 14 | S 12 | S 11 | SW 12 | SW 10 |
| kJ | 73 | 217 | 133 | 128 | 94 | 142 | 138 | 80 | 25 | 91 | 15 | 66 | 497 | 198 | 263 | 160 | 207 | 174 | 89 | 139 | 51 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SW 14 | S 9 | E 9 | SW 18 | — | — | SW 20 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 18 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 11 | S 11 | S 10 |
| kJ | 86 | 163 | 45 | 46 | 132 | 58 | 41 | 49 | — | — | 15 | 75 | 84 | 274 | 100 | 111 | 166 | 254 | 103 | 59 | 56 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 5 | E 6 | ESE 5 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | — | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 |
| kJ | 28 | 31 | 43 | 55 | 78 | 80 | 69 | 101 | 257 | 439 | 308 | 208 | — | 450 | 449 | 407 | 383 | 262 | 308 | 720 | 618 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 16 | 16 | 1 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 6 | 16 | 231 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 231 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 231 | 19 |
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Information about the Riviere de Galets Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Riviere de Galets provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Riviere de Galets can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Riviere de Galets surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Riviere de Galets) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Riviere de Galets may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
Riviere de Galets is 23 km (14 miles) from the city of Curepipe. If you plan a holiday in Mauritius, look for hotels and other accommodation in Curepipe. Curepipe has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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